How far is Granite Falls, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Granite Falls, WA to Renton, WA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.67 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.1 mi
69.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.99 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM PDT
Return by in Granite Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Falls
2026-04-19T02:01
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Falls
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Granite Falls
24.5 mi
00h 33m
To Renton
30.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Falls and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Granite Avenue

    32 m · 4 sec · North Granite Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stanley Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Stanley Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    41 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 92

    25 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 92

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    2963 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    17.7 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  27. 27

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  29. 29

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Falls and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
17.4 mi · 32%
State Route 92
7.27 mi · 13%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 4%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 2%
West Stanley Street
0.98 mi · 2%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 33m from Granite Falls
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Granite Falls and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granite Falls to Renton?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Granite Falls and 30.1 miles from Renton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granite Falls and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maltby, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maltby.

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Renton. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.37 km).

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#1 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates48.0839900, -121.9687400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.968827, 48.084007)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.74 $21.49
Premium $5.77 $11.14 $22.28
Diesel $5.47 $10.55 $21.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Falls and Renton. The current time is 02:01:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.